Juve are set to welcome Cristiano Ronaldo back into their starting XI as they seek to tighten their grip on Serie A against in-form opponents Juventus are seeking to get back to winning ways on Saturday, when they host Sampdoria at the Allianz Stadium. It took a late goal from Cristiano Ronaldo to prevent them suffering a shock loss to Atalanta on Boxing Day, when they salvaged a 2-2 draw after being reduced to 10 men after 53 minutes when Rodrigo Bentancur was dismissed. That was just the second occasion they have spilt points this season and they will want to finish a successful 2018 on a high against a…

The Brazilian dismissed speculation that the club’s boss could be replaced as the club fights through a difficult spell AC Milan have never considered sacking Gennaro Gattuso and do not plan to part with the head coach, insisted sporting director Leonardo.  Milan head coach Gattuso is reportedly under pressure following a five-match winless streak, with the Serie A side without a goal in their previous four league games.  It is Milan’s longest spell without a league goal since 1984 as pressure mounts on Gattuso ahead of Saturday’s visit of SPAL, however, Leonardo dismissed speculation that the 40-year-old boss could be replaced.  Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping…

The striking simplicity of the Inter captain’s approach to the game is something that we may not see again – at the highest level, at least Every transfer window has its saga and this month is no different. Mauro Icardi is in the sights of goal-shy Real Madrid while the striker’s agent and wife, Wanda, uses their interest to squeeze more money out of Inter . The Spanish giants are struggling since their all-time record goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo joined the Argentine in Serie A, so much so that they are reportedly willing to pay €110 million for their man. For Madridstas who don’t know much about Icardi, the links will be…

After a shock Champions League defeat on Wednesday, Massimiliano Allegri’s men are primed to continue their domination domestically Juventus will seek to maintain their firm grip on the Serie A title race on Saturday when they make the short trip to Torino for the Turin derby. Massimiliano Allegri’s side were stunned 2-1 by Young Boys on Wednesday but the weekend previous had recorded a 1-0 victory over Inter that keeps them sailing eight points clear at the top of Serie A with an almost unblemished record.  Torino, meanwhile, are enjoying a strong campaign of their own, lying sixth in the standings having lost only three of their first 15 league…

The Senegalese midfielder was controversially sent off in Napoli’s defeat to Inter at the San Siro Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti has said that defender Kalidou Koulibaly was subjected to monkey chants all throughout Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat at Inter.  Koulibaly was sent off with 10 minutes to play in a scoreless match at San Siro, as he was given a yellow card for a foul and then a second yellow for sarcastically applauding the referee.  That red card would prove decisive, as Lautaro Martinez scored a stoppage-time winner for Inter before Dries Mertens was also sent off for Napoli in stoppage time.  Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro…

The Bianconeri boss fended off competition from Maurizio Sarri and Simone Inzaghi to win the prize once again Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri has revealed that he wants to stay at the club “for a long time” after winning his second consecutive Italian manager of the year award. The 51-year-old, who guided Juve to a seventh straight Serie A title and 13th Coppa Italia triumph last season, beat off competition from Chelsea’s Maurizio Sarri and Lazio’s Simone Inzaghi for the Panchina d’Oro. Allegri has picked up where he left off so far this campaign with a 2-0 win over Milan on Sunday maintaining their six-point lead at the Serie A summit.…

The Paris Saint-Germain phenomenon has had an incredible 2018, leading some to tip him for Ballon d’Or glory Kylian Mbappe needs his great personality, just like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, according to France team-mate Blaise Matuidi. Paris Saint-Germain star Mbappe has developed into one of the world’s finest attacking players over the past three years and is one of the leading candidates to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, having lifted three domestic trophies at club level and the World Cup in 2018. Matuidi thinks the 19-year-old has the self-confidence and persona to become a true great in the game. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for…

The forward’s agent Donato Orgnoni insisted his client is happy at the club amid interest from abroad Patrick Cutrone has attracted interest from LaLiga and the Bundesliga but the Italian striker wants to “keep doing well for AC Milan”, according to his agent. Cutrone enjoyed a breakout campaign with 12 goals in all competitions in 2017-18 and the 21-year-old has followed that up with seven this term. The Italy international – who is contracted until 2023 – has been limited to just eight starts from 17 Serie A appearances following Gonzalo Higuain’s arrival from rivals Juventus. Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro…

The former Tottenham and AC Milan attacker is set to move to Camp Nou as the Blaugrana look to bring in support for Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Sassuolo forward Kevin-Prince Boateng on a six-month loan deal with an €8 million (£7m/$9m) option to buy. Goal  understands the 31-year-old said his goodbyes to his team-mates on Monday and is now set to fly to Catalunya before completing his medical with the Liga champions. Barcelona will also pay a €2m loan fee as they look to complete their attack, having sought back-up players all January to support the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele – the latter of…

The midfielder has been sidelined since October with a thyroid issue that required surgery Juventus midfielder Emre Can is set to make his return from a thyroid issue against Inter on Friday.  The Germany international has been sidelined for two months, making his last appearance for the club in a win over Udinese on October 6.  Can had surgery on a thyroid nodule in late October, but is ready to return for the Bianconeri after he took part in a friendly against Chisola on Tuesday.  Article continues below Editors' Picks Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as league leaders…